Let's Break a Habit

At first, when told to think of a habit that I might want to try and break, nothing really struck me. I thought about what habits I might have that are unintentionally hurting the environment. And then I realized that I get a tray at every meal in the dining hall, which means more dishes to wash and more water used. Additionally, there's something about a tray that makes you feel like you need to completely fill it before you can sit down to eat. For me, I'd chalk it up to the expression "your eyes are too big for your stomach." In any case, it leads to taking too much food and then to throwing the extra away. This is what happens to me at school with the buffet dining style, but I know at home it would never fly if I left food on my plate, you know, because there are people out there that are starving and I should be grateful for what I have.

For the past few days I have successfully gone trayless. It's really only difficult once you have your plate full and need to get silverware and carry a drink, but honestly nothing can truly justify complaining about that (I clearly need to toughen up). I've also noticed fewer scraps left on my plate, which I consider a mild accomplishment. Less waste and water conservation are good for everyone.

I hope to continue with my reformed habit. One only has to remember to ditch the tray (and not be a wimp!). There may be a few lapses in the future, but I'll be very proud of myself if I stick to it. No matter how small, it does make a difference, and that's all that matters to me.